Seminar In Person

'Tipping Points' A Talk with CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey

by CIOB South Yorkshire

Event details

  • Charles Street Building, Sheffield City Centre
  • 23 November 2026
  • 12:45 PM - 02:00 PM GMT

Event fees

CIOB Members

Free

Student

Free

Sheffield Hallam University Staff Member

Free

Non-Members

£25.00

CIOB Assist Optional Donation

£5.00

Summary

An opportunity to hear directly from CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey on Tipping Points and positive change.

Join CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey for a thought-provoking talk on 'Tipping Points' and how the built environment shapes a sustainable future.

Drawing on his experience and perspective as CIOB President, Saul will explore the environmental and societal challenges facing our sector, from climate change and biodiversity loss to the wider impacts of interconnected systems and feedback loops.

Looking beyond the challenges, the talk will also examine how the built environment can act as a catalyst for positive change, helping to create a more sustainable, resilient and balanced future.

This is a unique opportunity to hear from the CIOB President on one of the most important issues shaping the future of the built environment.

Agenda and Further Details

12.45 pm Arrival

1 pm – 1.45 pm 'Tipping Points': A presentation by the CIOB President, Professor Saul Humphrey

1.45 pm – 2 pm Q&A session & Finish

 

Site Address

The event will take place in the Charles Street Building, Dorothy Fleming Lecture Theatre. The address for the Charles Street Building is 133 Charles St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2ND.

 

Car Parking

There is no parking available on site, though there are multiple car parks in the area. Q-Park Charles Street is just a 2-minute walk away.

 

Public Transport

The Charles Street Building is located in Sheffield city centre and is easily accessible by public transport.

By rail: Sheffield Railway Station is approximately a 10-minute walk from the venue.

By tram: The nearest Supertram stops are City Hall and Castle Square, both within a short walking distance.

By bus: Numerous city centre bus services stop nearby on Arundel Gate, Pond Street and High Street.

 

Please note: This event is for those over 18’s only. This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

 

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence before you attend, and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

Contact

Callum Hughes

Member Services & Events Coordinator

[email protected]